2 1/2 c. flour (cake flour)
1 2/3 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening
1/3 c. buttermilk
1 1/4 c. mashed ripe bananas
3 eggs
1/3 c. buttermilk
Scant cup of finely chopped nuts (walnuts)

Sift together first five ingredients. Add shortening, buttermilk and mashed bananas. Beat on medium speed mixer for 2 minutes. Add eggs and remaining buttermilk beating 2 more minutes. Fold in by hand, the chopped nuts. Pour into 13 x 2 x 2 inch greased and floured pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. If using layer pans and 40 to 45 minutes. If using 9 x 13. Let cool before icing, or you may sprinkle with powdered sugar.